Robbers of the Range

Robbers of the Range

Year: 1941

Runtime: 61 mins

Language: English

Director: Edward Killy

Western

SURROUNDED by railroad trigger-men out to gouge the ranchers! Railroad agents frame a landowner who wont sell out to them.

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Timeline & Setting – Robbers of the Range (1941)

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Time period

Late 19th century

The story unfolds during the late 19th-century expansion of the American railroad network. Railroad barons and land agents maneuver to control valuable ranch lands, while frontier justice and vigilantism shape how disputes are settled. The era is defined by rapid growth, ambitious capital, and the threats faced by small ranchers.

Location

Blue Mesa

Blue Mesa is a rugged frontier town in the American Old West, the center of land deals and horse trades. The town houses a courthouse and a stage line, and locals live under growing pressure from railroad interests. It serves as the setting for the clash between corrupt developers and a tight-knit ranching community.

🏜️ Old West town 🚂 Railroad town 🏛️ Courthouse hub

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Main Characters – Robbers of the Range (1941)

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Jim Drummond

A principled, stubborn rancher who refuses to sell his land despite pressure from Rankin and Greeley. After being framed for murder, he uses cunning to expose the villains and protect his fellow ranchers, while balancing his growing attraction to Alice Tremaine.

🏜️ Rancher 🛡️ Protector 🧩 Clever

Rankin (J.R. Rankin)

A ruthless railroad purchasing agent who manipulates the system to seize ranch lands. He orchestrates the frame-up and fights to keep his criminal empire intact, using fear and influence to control Blue Mesa.

🕴️ Antagonist 💼 Manipulator 🗡️ Ruthless

Greeley

An unscrupulous land agent working with Rankin, eager to profit from the railroad’s growth. He is the architect of the fake murder and the scheme to swindle the ranchers.

🧭 Schemer 💰 Greed 🧱 Corrupt

Williams

A fellow rancher who is murdered, his death catalyzing the town’s resolve to confront the land grab. His absence underscores the stakes of the fight for property and independence.

🏞️ Rancher 🚩 Victim

Monk Saunders

One of Rankin’s henchmen, a loyal enforcer who helps guard the town and intimidate opponents. His actions escalate the danger faced by Jim and his allies.

🧑 Henchman 👊 Enforcer 🗡️ Menace

Blackie

Another of Rankin’s henchmen, who participates in the assault on the stage and the town’s defense against the conspirators. He embodies the lawless side of the plot.

🧑 Henchman ⚔️ Enforcer 🗡️ Threat

Curly Yantis

A young gunman who becomes entangled in the plot; Jim adopts his identity to con the attackers and reveal the truth. His involvement highlights the dangers and moral ambiguity of frontier justice.

🕵️‍♂️ Young Gunman 🗡️ Impostor 🧭 Catalyst

Roy Tremaine

Leader of the ranchers’ protective association, striving to defend the community’s way of life. He becomes an ally to Jim and plays a key role in organizing resistance against Rankin’s scheme.

🏞️ Rancher Leader 🛡️ Protector 🤝 Ally

Alice Tremaine

Roy Tremaine’s daughter, who initially rebuffs Jim but is drawn into the conflict as danger and loyalty deepen the stakes. Her arc blends romance with a growing commitment to the community.

👩 Daughter 💔 Romantic Interest 🕊️ Loyal

Colonel Lodge

A railroad executive who investigates the situation and arrives to set things right. His intervention helps reveal the truth and balance the scales between law and expediency.

🎩 Railroad Executive 🕊️ Investigator ⚖️ Authority

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Major Themes – Robbers of the Range (1941)

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💰 Greed

Greed drives Rankin and Greeley to manipulate land deals and frame loyal ranchers. The scheme uses violence, bribery, and a rigged jury to push through a sale that benefits a few at the expense of the many. The plot exposes how the promise of wealth corrupts justice and community trust. Through the confrontation, the film questions whether profit is worth the cost to people’s livelihoods.

⚖️ Justice

Jim Drummond and his allies work to expose the conspiracy and clear Tremaine of murder. Key evidence is hidden and unearthed in dramatic fashion, challenging a rigged legal process. A courthouse showdown and a gunfight push Rankin’s gang toward accountability when Colonel Lodge intervenes. The resolution restores a sense of fairness and reaffirms the value of honest effort.

🤝 Community

Ranchers band together under Roy Tremaine to defend their livelihoods and fund a counter-move against the crooks. Jim’s alliance with Tremaine’s ranchers shows loyalty and mutual aid in the face of danger. Alice Tremaine’s rejection of Jim is tested by shared danger and later gives way to reconciliation. The film highlights how collective action and courage can prevail over corrupt schemes.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:13

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